AOAC ISPAM Stakeholder Panel Meeting Book (August 26, 2018)

Action Item #1

1. Develop Acceptance Criteria for Difference of Means A. Set Acceptance Criteria for difference

of means with goal of including as an update to Appendix J or published as a SMPR B. Determine if spoilage/indicator organisms should have the same or different Acceptance Criteria than pathogenic microorganisms C. Determine if Acceptance Criteria will be

the same for all types of technology (MPN vs. DP vs. non-traditional) or if specific Acceptance Criteria will be established for each technology

Action Item #1-A

ƒ It was proposed at a 0.5 Log difference be utilized as the acceptance limit as a step to further harmonize with ISO 16140-2. • Consensus view from WG that this was the best approach ƒ Additional information sought for background of ISO 16140-2 and how acceptance criteria was determined ƒ Bertrand Lombard and Paul In’t Veld, two experts who helped lead the development of ISO 16140-2 provided the following information.